Retail sector revenue in February reached VND288 trillion ($12.92 billion), a 6.8 per cent increase year-on-year. Revenue in the first two months was therefore VND587 trillion ($26.34 billion), a 9.7 per cent increase year-on-year.

Interbank interest rates fell sharply in the month, especially since the Tet holiday (February 8). Short-term interest rates fell to less than 2 per cent per annum for one-week terms, 3.7 per cent for one-month terms, and 4.6-4.9 per cent for three to six-month terms.